by Hillary Darby | May 31, 2017 | Orthodontics, Quality, Results
It may be hard to stay excited about the amazing new smile you’re working on when every time you try to smile now the dry skin on your lips pulls and cracks. Chapped lips are common with braces, especially when you first get them, but relief is on its way! There are...
by Hillary Darby | May 26, 2017 | Convenience, Orthodontics, Quality, Results
The summer before your senior year in high school, you’re sent out to a portrait studio with a bunch of your classmates, asked to don a fancy drape, and smile. Senior portraits are supposed to be exciting, but for me they were a nightmare. I’d always hated my smile,...
by Hillary Darby | May 19, 2017 | Convenience, Customer Service, Orthodontics, Results
Spring can be a busy time, whether you’re studying for final exams, planning out a summer vacation, or diving into a deep clean. Of course, it’s hard to stay focused on anything else when you develop a canker sore. Stress is thought to be one of the main causes of...
by Hillary Darby | May 12, 2017 | Customer Service, Orthodontics, Quality
Take a moment to think about how much your mom has done for you. It’s a lot, isn’t it? Especially when it comes to your smile—she’s taught you how to take great care of your teeth and encouraged you to do it (even when you really didn’t want to), she’s taken you to...
by Hillary Darby | May 5, 2017 | Orthodontics, Quality, Results
On Cinco de Mayo, we all love to join in the celebration of Mexican culture! Parades, music, food, and dancing… and, of course, the amazing cuisine. If you’re sporting braces this Cinco de Mayo, you may be worried about missing out on your favorite foods—what will you...
by Hillary Darby | Apr 26, 2017 | Orthodontics
Now is the perfect time to take an extra moment to be thankful for our planet and reconsider the way we use its resources. Perhaps you’re thinking about saving energy (and cutting down on that electric bill before the summer heat hits) by turning off the TV for a few...